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missile silos
Coverage of missile silos in the Nexus archive.
- Stuck in a missile silo? Expect a hefty rescue bill from Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County officials are imposing a $5,000 per-person rescue fee for abandoned missile silo incidents after five rescues in two years, including two in July 2024. The silos, built during the Cold War, pose extreme dangers like darkness, toxic gases, and structural hazards, with rescuers facing communication challenges and life-threatening risks.